condyle n : a round bump on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone

English

Etymology

From condyle, from condylus, from κόνδυλος.

Pronunciation

• /ˈkɒndɪl/, /ˈkɒndaɪl/

Noun

1. A prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone.

   • 1927: “It's the upper condyle of a human femur,” said I. — Arthur Conan Doyle, ‘The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place’ (Norton 2005 p. 1717)

Related terms

• condylar
• condyloid

Translations

French

Etymology

From condylus, from κόνδυλος.

Pronunciation

• /kɔ̃dil/

Noun

fr-noun m

1. condyle

Condyle L. fr. G. kondylos, knuckle, the knuckle of any joint, a round projection, rounded articular area (ex. condyles of the femur) one of the markings/features of bones, can refer to:

• Lateral condyle
• Medial condyle
• The mandibular condyle of the Temporomandibular joint in the mandible
• Occipital condyle

or in Botany, can refer to:

• In the fruits of the family Menispermaceae, is an intrusion of the endocarp into the seed cavity.

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